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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.26, 169.73 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.26, 169.73 and 61.84 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.26 : 169.73 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.26/169.73 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.26x = 169.73 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.26x = 10,494.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,494.95/113.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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